PetCareRx Q&A

Is it safe to give product such as Pepto-bismol(bismuth) to a 4 yr old cat who has had diahrea for the nine months since we brought him home from a shelter? Vet prescribed two different meds-neither worked and the outcome was that some cats never are over it. Cat does gain some weight but I would sure like him to be more in control and at least hit the litter once or twice a day. There doesn't seem to be any particular brand of vet-supplied or grocery store cat food that he will eat for more than a couple of weeks. I have been very careful when switching -taking up to two weeks to gradually introduce a different food and just when I think we have it made he goes off the food. He has gone as long as 5 days without eating anything just because he doesn't like a certain food any more. I'm about ready to give up on him but I'm stubborn too. I have had cats for over 35 yrs. and encountered all kinds of issues over all their ages and stages but this is really difficult. My friend giv

No, this is not safe. Try science diet sensitive stomach. If this does not work then I recommend that you go back to the vet or go for a second opinion. vetcare